12 Must-Avoid Job Interview Mistakes

10. Exaggerating Work Experience

Though it might seem like a smart idea to talk up work experience, interviewers can often see right through fabrications. “Candidates often exaggerate in a way that’s obvious given what their position was,” says Nexion Health’s Truglia. Stretching the truth is also common among career changers, who want to make themselves seem like a good fit although they might lack experience.